The Albertsons that serves Imperial Beach is liquidating its inventory with a massive sale - most items are 10 percent to 25 percent off while supplies last - as the store prepares to close later this month.

The discounts are on packaged and fresh goods, some of which will eventually go down to 90 percent off. Today, a can of Campbell's Cream of Celery soup was 25 percent off $2.19, a 55-cent savings. A two-pound bag of Arctic Shores frozen, raw shrimp was 10 percent off $17.98, a $1.80 savings. A bottle of Korbel Extra Dry sparkling white wine was 25 percent off $13.99, a $3.50 savings.

The closure date is June 27, a store employee said.

The store at 1860 Coronado Avenue is technically in San Diego, but it's a staple grocer for Imperial Beach residents. It's closing because it didn't perform well, said company spokeswoman Lilia Rodriguez. Employees were notified a few weeks ago. Rodriguez said the closure is unrelated to the company's overall financial troubles. Albertsons Southern California Division announced this week that it would lay off between 2,200 and 2,500 workers in California and Nevada because sales are down and it's losing customers to competitors.

A typical Albertsons employs between 75 and 100 people. Not all the workers at the store will lose their jobs; many will move to other stores.

Most of the aisles are still well-stocked with products, but a few sections are running out of items. There are slim pickings in the plastic-wrap and diaper sections, but there are plenty of fresh eggs, bread, jarred baby food and frozen dinners in stock, as a few examples.